What is Carbonic Maceration in winemaking?

Carbonic Maceration, the winemaking technique associated with Beaujolais Nouveau, is when fermentation starts within whole, uncrushed grapes. Sean O'Callaghan talks about how his gentle crushing by foot of Sangiovese at Riecine in Chianti helps him to achieve softer fruit.

Sean O'Callaghan is winemaker in Tuscany, Italy.

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